- 350°
- 3 (9-inch) round pans with bottoms lined with wax paper and sides greased
- Serves: 16
- Cook Time: 30 min
- 1 - 4 oz. package Baker's German's Sweet Chocolate
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup soft butter (2 sticks)
- 4 separated eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
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Microwave chocolate and water in large microwavable bowl on high 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until chocolate is almost melted, stirring after each minute. Stir until chocolate is completely melted.
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Mix flour, baking soda and salt; set aside. Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add egg yokes, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in chocolate mixture and vanilla. Add flour mixture alternating with buttermilk, beating until well blended after each addition.
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Beat egg whites in another large bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Gently stir into batter. Pour batter evenly into the 3 pans.
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Bake at 350° for 30 min or until toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean immediately. Immediately run spatula between cakes and sides of pans. Cool 15 minutes; remove cake layers from pans. Remove wax paper. Cool completely on wire racks. Spread COCONUT-PECAN FILLING AND FROSING RECIPE between layers and on top of cake.